Members of the Wheat Swamp Ruritan Club have erected bluebird houses in memory of deceased club members.

Birdhouses were erected in Neuseway Park in memory of John Galog and Ted Sampley. A birdhouse in memory of James Sanderson was erected at Falling Creek Golf Course, where he was a member.

Club President J.C. Braxton recently presented certificates to Galogís widow, Thelma, and to Sandersonís widow, Linda.

Eastern Bluegrass plans concerts

The Eastern North Carolina Bluegrass Association will have its monthly concert Jan. 12 at Lenoir Community Collegeís Waller Auditorium.

Bands scheduled to play are Spare Parts, Still Waters and The Loose Cannons. Mike Rose will be in charge of sound. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Admission is $7 at the door. Children 12 years of age and younger are admitted free.

For more information, call Ann Banks at 252-244-0712.

Cancer benefit being planned

A barbecue fundraiser is being planned to benefit Gina Stallings, who is battling cancer.

A yard sale will begin at 7 a.m. Feb. 9, following by barbecue pork or chicken plates. The yard sale will be at the Moss Hill Community Building on N.C. 55. Food plates will be available for pick up at a variety of sites, including all local Piggly Wiggly stores.

Each plate costs $7 and includes the meat, coleslaw, potatoes, hushpuppies and tea.

Donations are gladly accepted. Make checks payable to Regina Stallings.

For more information, call Pam Whaley at 252-286-8821.

Seniors plan January dances

The Kinston Senior Dance Club has live bands scheduled for Tuesdays in January. The club dances from 7 to 10 p .m. Tuesdays at the Galaxy of Sports Skating Center on U.S. 70 West.

The club is for singles and couples, age 50 and older, and is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department. Dress code is casual, meaning clean, neat and presentable attire. The club is a non-profit organization. The snack bar is operated by the Galaxy of Sports.

For more information, call the department at 252-939-3332 or Gilbert Pittman, club president, at 252-568-3873.